Kaddish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkædɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kaddish is a noun meaning (Judaism) A Jewish prayer of praise to God recited during services, and specifically when mourning the death of a close relative.
Meaning
(Judaism) A Jewish prayer of praise to God recited during services, and specifically when mourning the death of a close relative.
Example Sentences
So context me no contexts, analyse me no analyses, suspend your partially informed diagnoses; leave off your strenuous efforts at even-handedness. Let us be, to grieve, rage, weep; say the mourners' kaddish.
O, my Father: ancient, hallowed Lonely, disappointed Father: Betrayed and rejected Ruler of the Universe: Angry, wrinkled Old Majesty: I want to pray I want to say Kaddish My own Kaddish. There may be No one to say it after me
Word Forms
- kaddishes
- kaddishim
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include qaddish, hashkabah, kinnah, kiddish, kiddush, yizkor.
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